Birth - 8 Early Childhood Care Coordinator

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a truly rewarding career? Do you have a passion for working with children and their families? The Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs is looking for the right individual to fill the role of Early Childhood Care Coordinator, and that person could be YOU!

The Agency:
To learn more about the Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs, please click HERE.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide care coordination services for youth from infancy through age eight across the state
• Serve as an intermediary to connect families with appropriate needed services and support as applicable; answer related questions; facilitate application processes; and direct families to appropriate public agencies.
• Research and investigate learning, enrichment, and other opportunities for families and patients.
• Consult with other care coordinators on the team, both the Preschool Development Grant and Integrated Services Program, to discuss best practices for service delivery and share findings with the team.
• Contribute to team's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process and Results Based Accountability (RBA) outcomes.
• Serve on various committees, work groups, and planning teams within Office, Division, Department, and with community partners.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of and understanding of developmental screening tools
• Knowledge of and understanding of appropriate developmental milestones for children from infancy through age eight
• Previous experience working with diverse populations
• Professional experience using an electronic medical/health record platform
• Professional database experience
• Professional social media experience
• A comprehensive understanding of social services, medical, behavioral health, educational programs, and public entitlements; with a basic knowledge of eligibility and service provision within these areas

Preferred:

• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently
• A degree or equivalent experience in early childhood education, social work, public policy or nursing

Additional Information

• This position will be based out of the Multi-Agency State Office Building (MASOB) which is located at 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

• This position is a time limited position (Schedule TL) that may convert to career service (Schedule B) in the future.